Example Sentences

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It finds the misfiring heart tissue and zaps the electrical nodes causing an irregular heartbeat.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

One unusual symptom is ear zaps, or the sensation of an electrical zap behind one’s ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

With bright, unexpected flavor, it zaps hunger and buys time to get dinner on the table.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2025

They share tips like prioritizing deadlines, taking on short-term anchor jobs, and ensuring you don’t give all your time to work that zaps your energy.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2024

He heard the birds’ video-arcade trills and zaps and whoops follow him along the side of the creek.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman